We celebrate the Holy Family in the Catholic Church in honor of Jesus of Nazareth, his mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and his foster father, Saint Joseph, as a family. The Feast of the Holy Family is observed on the Sunday after Christmas (or December 30 if Christmas falls on a Sunday). The primary purpose of this feast is to present the Holy Family as a model for Christian families.

For Christmas in 2018, St. Joseph Parish was bless to have Christian sculpture artist and parishioner, Rick Cermak present the Holy Family sculpture. Gracing the northeast corner of the Narthex, this sculpture greets everyone as they enter our worship space. Rick explains that he wanted to make a scene that everyone could relate to personally and depicts the Holy Family in a happy, fun environment. You’ll experience a young Jesus holding hands with Mary & Joseph and being lifted up, joyfully swinging between his parents.

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